Quotation from: The Gods of Mars

Written by: Edgar Rice Burroughs

"Clear the temple," commanded Zat Arras, in a low tone to one of
his officers.

Fearing the result of an attempt to carry out this order by force,
I stepped to the edge of the platform and, pointing toward the main
entrance, bid them pass out. As one man they turned at my request
and filed, silent and threatening, past the soldiers of Zat Arras,
Jed of Zodanga, who stood scowling in impotent rage.